Cemetery Road
York, England
Reality check: At £252,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£252,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Cemetery Road is located in York. Crime rates are above average, with 160 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 15m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £252,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 120m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cemetery Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ebor Fitness 655m · 8 min walk
- Ultra Flex 1253m · 16 min walk
- Red Goat Climbing Wall 1287m · 16 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The Retreat 686m · 9 min walk
- All The Aces 730m · 9 min walk
- York Safe Haven 1848m · 23 min walk
libraries (5)
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 763m · 10 min walk
- Fulford 1468m · 18 min walk
- York 1489m · 19 min walk
- Minster Library 1565m · 20 min walk
- Explore @ 30 Clarence Street 1850m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Barbican Beds 366m · 5 min walk
- Eye of York 668m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 120m · 2 min walk
- Fishergate Primary School 217m · 3 min walk
- St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School 515m · 6 min walk
- Danesgate Community 841m · 10 min walk
- St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1468m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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